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The Corporation of the Township of Whitewater Region
By-law Number 20-07-1308
A by-law to regulate the keeping and control of animals
Whereas, the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, Section
11(3) provides that a lower-tier municipality and an upper-tier municipality
may pass by-laws respecting animals; and
Whereas, Section 103(1) states that if a municipality passes a by-law
regulating or prohibiting with respect to the being at large or trespassing of
animals, it may provide for,
(a)
the seizure and impounding of animals being at large or
trespassing contrary to the by-law; and
(b)
the sale of impounded animals,
(i)
if they are not claimed within a reasonable time,
(ii)
if the expenses of the municipality respecting the impounding
of the animals are not paid, or
(iii) at such time and in such manner as is provided in the by-law.
Whereas, Section 425 (1) allows a municipality to pass by-laws providing
that a person who contravenes a by-law of the municipality passed under
the Act is guilty of an offence; and
Whereas, Section 20 of the Animals for Research Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
A. 22, as amended, provides for the impounding and sale or destruction of a
Dog pursuant to the provisions thereof; and
Whereas, the Dog Owners Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter D. 16, as
amended, provides for the protection of persons and property; and
Whereas the Ontario Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter P. 15, as
amended, provides that Council may appoint By-Law Enforcement Officers to
enforce all municipal by-laws.
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Whitewater Region enacts as follows:
1.0
Short Title
This by-law shall be known and may be cited as the "Animal Control By-law."
2.0
Definitions
As used in this by-law, the following terms shall have the meaning
hereinafter ascribed to them:
a.
Animal Control Officer or By-Law Enforcement Officer means a
person appointed by the Corporation of the Township of Whitewater
Region for the purposes of enforcing the provisions of this by-law and
related provincial offences by authority of the Ontario Police Services
Act, 1990, Chapter P. 15, Section 15, as amended.
b.
Animal Shelter means any premises designated by the Township of
Whitewater Region for the purpose of impounding and caring for
animals taken by the agents of the Corporation, including the
Bonnechere Valley Pound.'
c.
Backyard Chicken means a pullet or hen kept for the purpose of
providing food for the personal consumption of occupants of a dwelling
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on the same lot kept in the rear yard of a property which does not
specifically permit a farm use pursuant to the Zoning By-law. A hen is a
domesticated female chicken that is at least four months old. Roosters
are not permitted.
d. Cat means any feline over the age of three months of any domesticated
cat or crossbreed domesticated cat.
e. Chief Administrative Officer shall mean the CAO of the Corporation
of the Township of Whitewater Region or that person appointed to act in
their capacity.
f. Coop shall mean an approved fully enclosed weatherproof Coop
conforming to the guidelines set out in this by-law where chickens are
kept and which the interior includes nest boxes for egg laying, perches
for the chickens to sleep on and food and water containers.
g. Corporation shall mean the Corporation of the Township of Whitewater
Region.
h. Dangerous Dog shall mean any individual Dog that:
(i)
has killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the
Owner's property;
(ii) has bitten or injured a person or domestic animal without
provocation on public or private property;
(iii) any Dog with a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack
without provocation other domestic animals, livestock or persons;
(iv) any animal that displays vicious tendencies such as growling,
baring of teeth, charging or lunging, attacking or biting a person or
other domestic animal or livestock;
(v) is attack trained;
(vi) is trained and kept for the purpose of security or protection,
whether residential, commercial, or industrial, or persons or
property; and/or
(vii) has shown the disposition or tendency to be threatening or
.
aggressive.
g. Dog shall mean any domestic Dog, male or female.
h. Farm means a farm residence, farm building, and accessory use and
structure, and land used for the tillage of soil, the growing of
vegetables, fruits, grains and other staple crops, includes land used for
livestock raising, raising of other animals for food, fur or fibre, dairying,
woodlots, horticultural crops, fish fanning a.nd beekeeping, and shall
include an intensive farm and a limited farm.
i. Farm Animal means any Animal normally raised or kept on a Farm
including but not limited to cows, pigs, chickens, horses, rabbits, goats,
sheep or ducks.
j. Fenced Yard means a yard which is completely enclosed by a fence
constructed in accordance with the specifications set out in Schedule
WB" to this by-law provided that the walls of a continuously occupied
building are considered as portions of the required fence, provided that
all doors in such walls are equipped with locks and that all doors
providing access to the fenced yard are locked when a Dangerous Dog
or Dog are inside the fenced yard.
k. Gate means a swinging or sliding barrier used to fill or close an access
and includes a door.
I. Hens shall mean female chickens.
m. Inspector shall mean any person delegated by the Corporation with
enforcing or maintaining the provisions of this by-law.
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n. Kennel means any premises where four (4) or more adult Dogs are
lodged, groomed, bred, treated, kept, boarded, trained or raised for
gain or profit. This includes kennels for purebred Dogs which are
registered with the Canadian Kennel Club. It does not include an
accredited veterinary facility under the supervision of a veterinarian
licensed pursuant to the Veterinarians Act, R.S.0.1990, Chapter V.3, as
amended.
o. Leash means any form of material lead or restraint which does not
exceed two (2) metres in length and has the capability to control an
animal from annoying, approaching, bothering, or irritating persons or
other animals.
p. Licence means a licence issued under this by-law.
q. Muzzled means to have securely affixed around the snout or the mouth
and nose of a Dog a device commonly known as a muzzle manufactured
by a recognized manufacturer of muzzfes for Dogs such that the Dog
when muzzled will be prevented from biting a person or animal.
r.
Nuisance Animal shall mean any animal that unreasonably annoys
humans, endangers the life or health of domestic animals or persons, or
substantially interferes with the rights of persons, other than its Owner,
to enjoyment of life or property. The term shall include, but is not
limited to, any animal that:
(i)
is repeatedly at large;
(ii) damages the property of anyone other than its Owner;
(iii) molests or intimidates pedestrians or passerby;
(iv) chases vehicles;
(v) is offensive or dangerous to the public health, safety, or welfare;
(vi) attacks other domestic animals or livestock;
(vii) excessively makes disturbing noises, including, but not limited to,
continued or repeated howling, barking, whining, or other
utterances causing unreasonable annoyance, disturbance, or
discomfort to neighbors, or others in close proximity to the
premises where the animal is kept or harboured; or
(viii)causes unsanitary conditions in enclosures or surroundings where
the animal is kept or harboured due to the neglect of the-animaFs
Owner.
s. Owner includes any person who owns, possesses, harbours or has the
care and control of a Dog, Cat or Chicken and "owns" and "owned" have
a corresponding meaning. Where the Owner is a minor, the person
responsible for the custody of the minor.
t. Person includes any physical or corporate entity, partnership or any
association and the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns or other legal representative thereof to whom the context may
apply.
u. Runs at Large means off the premises of the Owner and not under the
control of any person.
v. Township shall mean all lands contained within the geographical limits
of the Township of Whitewater Region.
3,0 Licensing and Identification System
Every person shall comply with the following provisions:
3.1 Every Owner of a Dog shall annually, not later than March 31st in
each year or within 30 days of becoming an Owner of a Dog/ cause
the Dog to be licensed with the municipality.
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3.2 No more than a maximum of three (3) dogs are permitted per
household and all must be licensed.
3.2 All licenses and tags issued pursuant to this by-law shall be serially
numbered and a record of their issue be kept by the Corporation.
Such record shall set out the name and address of the Owner, the
name of the Dog and may include information as to the date of the
Dog's last anti-rabies inoculation.
3.3 At the time of registration, the Owner/applicant shall be required to
pay to the Corporation the required licence fee pursuant to current
Fees and Charges By-law.
3.4 On payment of the licence fee for a Dog, the Owner shall be furnished
with a Dog tag by the Corporation.
3.5 The fee charged for the replacement tags shall be that set out in the
current Fees and Charges By-law.
3.6 The Owner of a Dog shall keep the Dog tag securely affixed on the
Dog for which it was issued until renewed or replaced.
3.7 No Owner shall assign or transfer the licence which has been issued
for a Dog to any other Owner or Dog.
3.8 Guide Dogs within the meaning of the Blind Persons'Rights Act, and
hearing ear Dogs, where a certificate is produced from a recognized
training establishment stating the Dog is being used as a hearing
assistance Dog, are exempt from the payment of all licence fees
applicable pursuant to this by-law. Said Dog shall be licensed and
wear the current year's licence tag issued by the Corporation.
4.0
Kennels
4.1 No person shall operate or own a Kennel within the boundary of the
Township of Whitewater Region:
(i)
on property that does not meet zoning provisions or fire
regulations
(ii) without a licence
(iii) with an expired licence.
4.2 Every person who operates or owns a Kennel shall annually, and not
later than March 31st in each year, obtain a licence from the
Corporation to operate a Kennel and shall pay the licence fee set out
in the Fees and Charges By-law.
4.3 An inspection by the Animal Control Officer/By-law Enforcement
Officer at any time during daylight hours shall be made at least
annually and prior to issuance of a Kennel licence.
5-0 Restraint
5.1 The running at large of Dogs is prohibited and no Owner of a Dog
shall allow the Dog to run at large.
5.2 Every owner shall maintain control over their dog when it is not on
the owner's property or the property of someone who has consented
to it being on their lands. A Dog shall be deemed to be running at
large when it is found not under control of the Owner or is not'on a
Leash securely attached to the Owner.
5.3 No Owner of a Dog shall permit or allow it to trespass on any private
property.
5.4 No person shall permit a Dog to become a Nuisance Animal by
barking excessively at any time to disturb the peace or quiet of any
residence or any persons in the vicinity.
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5.5 No person, having the custody, care, or control of any Dog, shall
allow said animal to defecate on public, commonly shared or private
property, other than that of the animal Owner or keeper thereof; and
shall remove and dispose of such excrement forthwith.
5.6 No person who owns, keeps, harbours or possesses any animal shall
allow a buildup of animal fecal matter on the property where the
animal is kept and where it becomes offensive to other members of
the community.
5.7 Dogs are permitted off-leash for swimming, under the control of their
owner, at municipal boat launches and designated off-lease areas at
municipal beaches.
6-0 Impoundment
6.1 Any Dog found to be running at large shall be seized and impounded
by the Animal Control Office /By-law Enforcement Officer or any
person acting under their authority.
6.2 The Animal Control Officer/By-law Enforcement Officer or any person
acting under their authority may kill any Dog they find running at
large if:
(i) they reasonably believe the Dog is likely to cause imminent harm
to any person or animal; or
(ii) the Dog is injured or should be destroyed without delay for
humane reasons, and no damages or compensation shall be
recovered on account of such disposition by the Owner.
6.3 Upon discovery, a Dog found running at large shall be taken to the
Animal Shelter contracted by the Corporation.
6.4 During the redemption period the operator of the Animaf Shelter
shall, when the Dog which is impounded has a tag, name plate or
other means of identification, take all reasonable steps to find the
Owner and shall forthwith notify the Owner, if found, that the Dog
can be redeemed.
6.5 Possession of a Dog impounded under the authority of this by-law
may be restored to the Owner, if the Owner claims possession of the
Dog prior to it being sold or disposed of in accordance with the rules
and regulations of the Pound Keepers Act, upon obtaining a release
from the Animal Control Officer/By-law Enforcement Officer, or such
other person as they may designate as well as payment to the Animal
Shelter.
6.6 Where an animal is captured or taken into custody, and the services
of a veterinarian are secured by the appointed agents, the Owner
shall pay all fees and charges of the veterinarian in addition to all
other fees and charges payable to the Animal Shelter under this By-
Law, whether the animal is alive, dies or is euthanized.
7,0 Dangerous Animal Restrictions
7.1 No Owner shall permit their Dog to attack any person, livestock,
domestic animal or domestic bird or to fight with another Dog and
shall maintain effective control by means of a Muzzle and/or Leash as
defined in this by-law.
7.2 The Owner of a Dog shall be notified in writing by the Animal Control
Officer/By-law Enforcement Officer when a Dog has been deemed to
be a Dangerous Dog.
7.3 The Owner of a Dangerous Dog shall maintain effective control and
ensure the following:
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(i)
the Dangerous Dog does not attack or bite any person or other
animal whether on the Owner's property or not;
(ii) when the Dangerous Dog is on the property of the Owner, it is
confined in an enclosed area, in a Fenced Yard, on a chain or
other suitable restraint device capable of restraining the animal;
(iii) when the " Dangerous Dog is off the property of the Owner, it is
securely leashed and muzzled in a manner that prevents it from
biting or attacking a person or other animal and is under the
control of a person over the age of eighteen (18) years;
(iv) Remove the Dangerous Dog from the Township.
7.4 The Owner of a Dangerous Dog after having been notified in writing
to comply with the provisions of this by-law, may request and is
entitled to, a hearing before a Committee appointed by Council with
delegated authority to confirm/amend/rescind the conditions
imposed.
7.5 If the Owner of a Dangerous Dog fails to comply with the
Corporation's direction to remove the Dangerous Dog from the
Township, the Owner may be subject to a proceeding under section 4
of the Dog Owners Liability Act R.S.O 1990 Chapter D.16, as
amended.
7.6 The Owner of an animal included in Schedule "A" to this by-law shall
not keep or harbor the prohibited animal within the limits of the
Township. Any Owner, keeper or harbourer of such an animal shall be
subject to the penalty provided for in this by-law.
7.7 No person shall keep any Dangerous Dog or animal included in
Schedule WAff to this by-law within the limits of the Township. Any
Owner, keeper or harbourer of such animal found to be dangerous as
defined in this by-law shall be subject to the penalty provided for in
this by-law.
7.8 This section shall not apply to a police-working Dog while on duty.
8,0 Report of Bite Cases
It shall be expected that every physician or other practitioner shall
report the names and addresses of persons treated for bites inflicted
by animals, together with such other information as will be helpful in
rabies control to the Renfrew County and District Health Unit.
9-0 Investigation
For the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this By-Law and
to enforce its provisions, any agent of the Animal Control Officer/By-
law Enforcement Officer or any Police Officer may enter onto any
public property and into the structures thereon and with the consent
of the Owner or occupant upon any premises upon which a Dog or
animal is kept or harboured and to demand the exhibition by the
Owner of such Dog or the licence/identification of such Dog.
10.0 Exemptions
10.1 Hospitals, clinics, and other premises in operation with licensed
veterinarians for the care and treatment of animals are exempt from
the provisions of this by-law, except where such duties are expressly
stated.
10.2 The licensing and pet identification system of this by-law shall not
apply to an animal belonging to a non-resident of the Township and
kept within the Township for not longer than thirty (30) days
provided such animals shall, at all times while in the Township, be
kept within a building or vehicles, or under restraint by the Owner by
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means of a Leash not measuring more than two (2) metres in length.
The animal must be duly immunized for rabies within the last 12
months.
10.3 Any person who owns, keeps, harbours or possesses any non-
resident Dog within the limits of the Township shall ensure valid pet
identification, licensing and immunization papers are always kept with
the animal while in the Township.
10.4 Should the requirements of Sections 10.2 and 10.3 be ignored, the
Owner, keeper, harbourer or possessor shall be subject to the penalty
provided for in this by-law.
11-0 Special Events Involving Prohibited Animals
11.1 Where a special event such as an exhibition, circus, traveling show,
petting zoo or any other like event that has prohibited animals/ as
defined in Schedule WA" of this by-law, requests entry into the
Township for the purposes of public display of such animals the
operator or Owner in charge of the special event must apply in
writing 45 days prior to the intended date to the Chief Administrative
Officer for permission to enter the Township with prohibited animals
for the said purpose.
11.2 The operator or Owner in charge of the special event must obtain and
provide proof of a Comprehensive Policy of Public Liability and
Property Damage insurance acceptable to the Corporation providing
at least Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) coverage.
11.3 The Chief Administrative Officer may approve the application and
issue a permit from the Corporation for the authorized purpose.
11.4 The operator or Owner in charge of the special event must obtain
such permit prior to the commencement of the permitted activity.
11.5 The operator or Owner in charge of the Special Event must always
display the permit in plain sight and in a conspicuous location during
the times and dates of the special event.
12.0
Cats
12.1 No Owner shall allow or permit their Cat to run at large.
12.2 No Owner shall allow or permit their Cat to damage public property or
the property of any other person.
12.3 No person shall keep or harbour any Cat or kitten in a manner that
adversely impacts the health or well-being of the Cat or kitten.
12.4 For the purposes of Section 12.3, the following are deemed to be
circumstances which could adversely impact the health or well-being
of a Cat or kitten: unsanitary conditions, neglect, overcrowding,
inadequate feeding, and inadequate medical attention.
12.5 The Animal Control Officer/By-law Enforcement Officer shall report
any apparent illness, communicable disease, injury, or unhealthy
condition of any Cat to a veterinarian and act upon their
recommendation.
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13.0 Backyard Chickens
13.1 A person may keep up to four (4) Backyard Chickens at a residential,
rural or agriculture zoned property or a property used primarily for
residential purposes which does not specifically permit a farm use
pursuant to the Zoning By-law provided the conditions and
requirements contained in this by-law are met.
13.2 No person shall keep up to four (4) Backyard Chickens at a
residential, rural or agriculture zoned property or a property used
primarily for residential purposes which does not specifically permit a
farm use pursuant to the Zoning By-law without first obtaining a
licence from the Corporation, shall pay the licence fee set out in the
Fees and Charges By-law, and have completed an inspection at any
time during daylight hours by the Animal Control Officer/By-law
Enforcement Officer.
13.3 A tenant must obtain permission from the property Owner to keep
Backyard Chickens on the owner's property.
13.4 Every Owner of Backyard Chickens and every Owner of property on
which Backyard Chickens shall comply with the following general
conditions:
(i)
The Owner of the hens resides at the property.
(ii)
The property on which the hens are kept contains a single
detached, semi-detached, or townhouse dwelling.
(iii)
All Owner(s) and all adult occupant(s) of the property have
consented in writing to the satisfaction of the Corporation to the
keeping of hens at the property.
(IV)
The hens are kept in a fully enclosed Coop or run in a manner
that contains the hens on the property and prevents their
escape from such Coop or run.
(v) The Coop and any run are within the rear yard.
(vi)
The Coop and run are constructed in such a fashion as to deter
predators from entering that section of the property where the
chickens are kept and maintained in good repair, in a safe and
structuralfy sound condition free from hazards.
(vii) Unsightly markings, stains, or other defacements on the
exterior surfaces of fences shall be removed and the surface
shall be refinished when necessary.
(viii)
No Coop or run shall be placed in the front or side yards.
(ix)
The Coop and any run are set back at least 2.5 metres from the
rear and side lot lines.
(x) Coops and runs shall be a minimum distance of 3 metres from
all windows and doors of any dwellings that are located on an
abutting property.
13.5 Every Owner of Backyard Chickens and every property Owner on
which Backyard Chickens shall comply with the following Property and
Coop maintenance:
d)
Coops and runs are maintained in a clean condition.
(ii) Coops and runs are maintained to ensure that smells do not
cause a nuisance to residents of any neighbouring property or
any residents of the Township.
(iii)
Coop floors are lined with shavings, straw, or other appropriate
materials to absorb manure and facilitate cleaning.
(iv) Coops are deep cleaned at least two times yearly including
disinfecting of troughs, perches, and nests.
(v) Feeders and water containers are provided and are cleaned and
disinfected regularly.
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(vi) All stored feed is always kept in rodent-proof containers and
secured to prevent rodents and other animals from accessing it.
(vii) Feeding of hens is done in a manner that minimizes the
attraction of rodents or other animals.
(viii) Manure and droppings are cleaned out daily and stored in a
secured container or composter until disposed of in accordance
with all applicable laws and regulations.
(ix) Hens have access to an enclosed outdoor run area.
(x) Deceased hens are disposed of at a livestock disposal facility,
through the services of a veterinarian, chicken exchange
program, or through a facility as approved by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and are disposed of in
accordance with all laws.
(xi) There is no sale of eggs, manure or other products associated
with the keeping of hens.
(xii) Chickens must be secured and confined inside their Coops or
shelters from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
(xiii) No slaughtering or butchering of hens is done on the property.
(xiv) Hens are kept in accordance with all other laws including the
Corporation's by-laws respecting noise, yard maintenance,
property standards, and animals as well as provincial legislation
respecting the keeping of animals.
14.0
Offences
14.1 Every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of
an offence and upon conviction, is liable to a fine as provided for in
the Provincial Offences Act, as amended.
14.2 Each day a contravention continues may be deemed to be a separate
offence,
14.3 No person shall hinder or otherwise obstruct, nor attempt to hinder or
obstruct, either directly or indirectly/ an officer, employee and/or
agent of the Corporation in the lawful exercise of a power or duty
under this by-law.
14.4 Every person shall comply with any Order or Notice issued under the
authority of this bylaw.
15.0 Severability
It is hereby declared that each and every of the foregoing provisions
of this By-law is severable and that, if any provision of this By-law
should for any reason be declared invalid by any Court, it is the
intention and desire of this Council that each and every of the then
remaining provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.
Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 17th day
of June, 2020.
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Michael Moore, Mayor
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Carmen Miller, Clerk
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The Corporation of the Township of Whitewater Region
By-law 20-07-1308: Animal Control
Schedule nA" -Animal Restrictions
1. The following Dogs are prohibited subject to the Dog Owners Liability
Act:
Any pure breed or mixed Pit Bull, including American Pit Bull Terrier, Pit
Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier,
or any Dog of mixed breeding which includes any of the
aforementioned breeds.
2. It is prohibited to keep or raise any wild animal, exotic animal,
amphibian, reptile, arachnid, fish or insect including any tamed or
domesticated wild animal or part wild animal on any lot or in any
building or structure on such lot within the limits of the Township that
is included in this schedule. Therefore, it is prohibited to keep or raise:
Non-humane primates (i.e. Monkeys, Chimpanzee)
.
Wild Canids (i.e. Foxes, Wolves, Coyotes)
.
Wild felids (i.e. Leopard, Cougar, Lynx)
.
Mustelids (i.e. Mink, Skunks, Otters, Weasels, but excluding
«.
Ferrets)
Reptiles (i.e. Snakes, Alligators)
.
Ungulates (i.e. Horses, Cattle, Swine, Sheep, Goats (any hoofed
.
animal)
Raptores (i.e. Falcons, Hawks, Owls)
Galliformes (i.e. Quail, Pheasants, Turkeys, Guinea Fowl, but
.
excluding chickens)
Anseriformes (i.e. Geese, Swans, but excluding Ducks)
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Columbiformes (i.e. Pigeons)
Arachnids (i.e. Scorpions, Spiders)
Dangerous Fish (i.e. Piranha, Electric Eels)
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Bees (excluding those kept by a beekeeper as part of a Farm).
.
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The Corporation of the Township of Whitewater Region
Bylaw 20-07-1308: Animal Control
Schedule nB" - Fences
1. Fences shall have a height not tess than 2m (6.56ft) from the ground.
2. Fences shall be of a design that will reasonably deter children from
climbing it to gain access to the Fenced Yard and that will prevent a
Dangerous Dog from digging its way out of or otherwise escaping from
the enclosed yard.
3. If a fence contains an opening for access, the opening shall be closed
with a Gate which shall provide protection equivalent to the fence and
shall be equipped with self-closing, self-latching devices, and locks
located at the top of and inside the Gates.
4. A fence shall:
a. If of chain link construction:
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I.
Be not greater than 50 mm (2 inches) diamond mesh.
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II.
Be construction of galvanized steel wire not less than 3.6 mm
diameter (No. 11 gauge) steel wire covered with a vinyl
coating forming a total thickness equivalent to 3.6 mm
diameter (No. 9 gauge),
III.
Be supported by at least 38 mm (1.5 inches) diameter
galvanized steel posts installed in accordance with good
fencing techniques. Such posts shall be spaced not more
than 3 m (10 feet) apart. Top horizontal rails shall be at
least 32 mm (1.25 inches) diameter galvanized steel. Bottom
horizontal rails shall be a 12 mm (.5 inch) diameter
galvanized tension rail or a 32 mm (1.25 inches) diameter
galvanized rail.
b. If of wood construction:
I.
Be of alternating vertical boards attached to supporting
..
horizontal members. Such vertical boards shall have a
minimum dimension of 19 x 88 mm (1x4 inches nominal)
and spaced at a maximum of 100 mm (4 inches).
II.
Supporting horizontal members shall have a minimum
.. ..
dimension of 38 x 38 mm (2x4 inches nominal) and shall be
spaced a minimum of 1.4 m (4 feet 6 inches) apart.
iii. Horizontal members shall be supported by posts spaced not
more than 2.4 m (8 feet) on center. Such posts shall be 88
mm (4 inches nominal) square or in diameter and securely
placed to a minimum of 0.6 m (2 feet) below grade.
»IV.
That portion betow grade shall be treated with a wood
preservative or the post shall be of pressure treated wood.
c. If the fence design is other than specified in (i) or (ii) either in material
or otherwise, such fence shall require approval by the Animal Control
Officer/By-law Enforcement Officer
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The Corporation of the Township of Whitewate- Region
Part I Provincial Offences Act
Bylaw 20-07-1308: Animal Control
Schedule nC" - Penalty Provisions
Item
Short Form Wording
Provision
Set F5 »ie
creating or
defining offence
1.
Fail to licence dog
3.1
$100
2.
More than 3 licensed dogs
3.2
$100
3.
Dog tag not attached to Dog
3.6
$50
4.
Use Licence Receipt/Tag for
3.7
$50
Another Dog
5.
Own/Operate Kennel - Without
4.1 (ii)
$500
Licence
6.
Own/Operate Kennel
expired
4.1(iii)
$250
licence
7.
Owner - Permit Dog to Run at
5.1
$100
Large
8.
Dog - Not Under Control
5.2
$100
9.
Allow dog to trespass on private
5.3
$100
property
10.
Permit Excessive Barking
5.4
$100
11.
Fail to Remove Excrement
5.5
$100
12.
Owner permit buildup of fecal
5.6
$100
matter on property
13.
Dog off leash outside designated
5.7
$50
.
swim areas
14.
Owner fail to maintain effective
7.1
$100
control
15.
Permit Dog to attack a person,
7.1
$500
livestock, domestic animal or
domestic bird
16.
Fail to maintain effective control of
7.3
$500
Dangerous Dog
17.
Owner keep/harbour prohibited
7.6
$750
animal
18.
Owner keep/harbour Dangerous
7.7
$750
Animal
19.
Nonresident - animal not leashed
10.2
$100
20.
Nonresident - no valid
10.3
$50
licence/immunization papers
21.
Special Events no permission
11.1
$750
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22.
Special Event no Insurance
11.2
$250
23.
Special Event not displaying
11.5
$50
permit
24.
Owner - Cat run at large
12.1
$50
25.
Owner - Cat damage property
12.2
$50
26.
Conditions impact health or
12.3
$250
wellbeing of cat
27.
Keep more than 4 backyard
13.1
$100
chickens
28.
Keep backyard chickens - no
13.2
$100
license
29.
Owner fail to meet general
13.4
$100
conditions (backyard chickens)
30.
Owner fail to meet conditions
13.5
$100
with respect to property and coop
maintenance (backyard chickens)
31.
Obstruction/Hinder Officer
14.3
$250
32.
Non-Compliance with an Order or
14.4
$250
Notice
Note:
The penalty provision for the offences as indicated above is Section
14.1 of By-Law # 20-07-1308, a certified copy of which has been
filed.
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